The straight-line distance from Tokyo, Japan to Cape Town, South Africa is 14,728 km (9,151 miles).Cape Town is WSW of Tokyo.
Distance (km)
14,728
straight line
Distance (miles)
9,151
straight line
Flight Time
18 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
254° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 18 hr 54 min | 14,728 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Tokyo, Japan |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 14,728 km (9,151 miles) |
| Bearing | 254° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Tokyo) | 35.6762°, 139.6503° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tokyo to Cape Town is 14,728 km (9,151 miles). Cape Town is WSW of Tokyo.
A direct flight from Tokyo to Cape Town takes approximately 18 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is WSW (254 degrees) from Tokyo.
The distance from Cape Town to Tokyo is the same: 14,728 km (9,151 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.